Lee Daniel Drobny

RANDOLPH – Funeral service for Lee Daniel Drobny, 5-year-old son of Hudsen and Charlie Drobny, of Randolph will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Randolph. Officiating the service will be Rev. James Peterson. Interment will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery, rural McLean, NE. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Randolph. Lee passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Lee was born on January 14, 2021 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Hudsen and Charlie (Winkelbauer) Drobny. He brought a light into the world that we never could’ve imagined or kept up with. Lee was always learning something new and would never forget a fact he learned. He loved jamming to music in the car, which we spent a lot of time in in the last few years. Wild Kratts, Scooby-Doo, and Bubble Guppies were his favorite shows and he loved doing puzzles, search-and-find books and listening to chapter books at bedtime. His favorite activities included going on walks around town to see the local trees and plants, going to the library, sharing jokes with everyone, and playing with his brothers. He completely adored his little brothers and was continuously introducing them to everyone he knew. We were able to go on his Make-a-Wish trip in December and Lee got to meet an orca whale, see the ocean, and visit Disney World. Lee couldn’t wait to move to Randolph and was able to live there for three weeks. He also had big plans to visit the desert and learn all about desert wildlife. He was able to write his whole name and was learning addition and subtraction quickly. He was constantly begging to be able to go to school and loved when he was healthy enough to do library programs at the local library. Lee was the biggest cuddle bug and loved everyone so much. He loved having people gathered around and being part of the party wherever he went. Lee never let the obstacles thrown at him wear away at his spirit. He was extremely proud of his scar on his abdomen and he was always down for a good movie night with popcorn in the hospital while getting chemo. His doctors, nurses, and physical therapist became his best friends and he was always excited to talk to them about anything and play. Even when he was paralyzed this last month he never gave up a chance to ride in his wheelchair. Survivors include his parents Hudsen and Charlie Drobny of Randolph, siblings Kase, Kelly, and Bryn, grandparents Chad and Brandy Winkelbauer of Randolph, and Paul and Christine Drobny of Creighton, and aunts, uncles, and his most beloved cousins. Lee was preceded in death by his great-grandma Raeleen Junck and great-grandpa Larry Sukup. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Lee Daniel Drobny

January 14, 2021 - February 9, 2026